Notes on Admission Applications for Transfer Students (S1 to S5)
2026–2027

(Admission starting from September 2026)

A. Application Period

• Start Date: September 11, 2026 (Friday) at 12:00 noon
• Deadline: March 6, 2027 (Friday) at 5:00 PM

B. Application Eligibility

Applicants must hold at least one of the following valid identity documents to be eligible to apply for a transfer student place at our school:

1. Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card
2. Hong Kong Identity Card AND One-way Permit (Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao)
3. Hong Kong Identity Card AND Dependant Visa / Entry Permit (for students who were under 18 years of age when the visa was granted)
    

【Special Regulations for S5 Applicants】
Applicants applying for Secondary 5 (S5) who hold a "Hong Kong Identity Card + Dependant Visa / Entry Permit (granted under age 18)" must, in addition to meeting the general eligibility requirements above, satisfy at least one of the following residency requirements to be eligible to apply for local universities via the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS):

(i) Hong Kong School Enrollment Record: Having been enrolled in a full-time regular course at a school recognized by the Education Bureau in Hong Kong for a 2-year period ending on May 31 of the year the degree programme commences (i.e., May 31, 2028).
(ii) Travel Record Restrictions: If the applicant does not satisfy requirement (i), they must apply and pay for a ‘Statement of Travel Records’ from the Immigration Department covering the 2-year period (from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2028), proving that they were absent from Hong Kong for no more than 90 days per year during this period.

Note: For further details, please visit the JUPAS website page on Revised Eligibility Requirements.

C. Annual Tuition Fee (payable in 10 installments)

• Junior Secondary (S1 to S3): HK$28,000 per year
• Senior Secondary (S4 to S5): HK$29,400 per year

D. Scholarships and Financial Assistance Schem

• Newly Admitted Outstanding Student Scholarship Scheme: Our school offers the "New Students Academic Excellence Scholarship Scheme" to encourage transfer students with outstanding academic and multiple intelligence achievements to apply.
• Bursary Scheme: Provides fee concessions for students from low-income families.
  Successful applicants may receive full or partial tuition fee waivers.
• Nurturing Fund for Young Talents: Specially established for students in need of financial
  aid to subsidize their participation in extracurricular activities and whole-person
  development initiatives.

E. Application Procedures (Online Application)

Applicants must log in to the "Online Admission Application System" before the deadline, complete the application form, and upload the following documents (file formats and sizes must meet system requirements):

• One recent passport photo (Format: 5cm H × 4cm W)
• Copies of school report cards for the last two years
• Copy of the applicant's identity document (e.g., Hong Kong Identity Card)
• If holding a non-permanent "Hong Kong Identity Card", a copy of a valid entry permit to Hong Kong (such as a Dependent Visa AND Exit-Entry Permit or One-way Permit) must also be uploaded.
  
  【Examination Sessions & Rescheduling Notice】
• Applicants may select a suitable session from the examination dates provided in the online system.
• Upon completing the online application and payment, the system will immediately issue an Electronic Admission Form and a confirmation email.
• If an applicant cannot attend as scheduled, they may log in to the system before the specified deadline to change their exam session. Once updated, the system will re-issue an updated Electronic Admission Ticket and confirmation email.
• Each applicant is allowed to reschedule their examination session ONCE only.
• Applicants who are absent from the examination will be regarded as having withdrawn their application and will not be allowed to re-apply for a transfer student place at our school within the same academic year.
  
  【Personal Information Collection Statement】
  In accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, personal data provided by applicants will be used solely for school admission and selection purposes. Data of admitted students will be transferred to the school's student database, while data of unsuccessful applicants will be properly destroyed after the entire selection process is completed.

F. Application Fee

• Fee: HK$75 (Non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances once paid).
• Payment Method: Online payment via PayPal account or Credit Card (Visa / MasterCard).
• Payment Notice: Certain computers with installed antivirus or network security software
  may block PayPal payment pop-ups. It is recommended to temporarily disable such
  blocking features during online payment to ensure smooth completion of the transaction.
   

G. Assessment, Selection, and Registration Arrangements

1. Required Items for Examination
   Applicants should arrive at our school in accordance with the examination date and
   reporting time as stated on the admission form, and bring the following items:
   • Printed Electronic Admission Form
   • Original Hong Kong Identity Card (for identity verification)
   • Basic stationery (e.g., pens, pencils, erasers, etc.)
   • Calculator (applicable only to S2 to S5 applicants)
2. Late Arrival Handling
   Late candidates will still be permitted to enter the examination hall, but no extra time will be granted.

3. Selection Process
    

   Assessment Stage	Format & Time Limit	Scope of assessment / Format of the Interveiw	Notification Method & Timeline
   First Round	Computer-based test (1 hour limit)	Chinese, English, Mathematics	Admission forms will be emailed immediately upon successful registration, and all successful applicants may participate.
   Second Round	In-person written exam (3 hours limit)	Chinese, English, Mathematics	Notified by email within ~2 weeks after Round 1
   Third Round	Interview	Candidate accompanied by parent(s)	Notified by phone within ~2 weeks after Round 2

Note:

• Should an applicant fail to receive notification of progression to the subsequent assessment
  stage within two weeks of completing any given stage, it shall be deemed that the applicant
  has not advanced further in the selection process and that the application has not been
  successful.
   

4. Admission & Registration Procedures

• Applicants who successfully complete all assessments will be notified by phone. Parents or guardians must then attend the school in person to complete the formal enrollment registration.
• If an admitted applicant declines the offer, the place will not be reserved. Any future application to the school must undergo the full assessment process again.

H. Enquiries

For any enquiries, please feel free to contact our "Admission and Placement Affairs Unit":

• Telephone: (+852) 2578 1745 / (+852) 3756 5645
• Email: transfer_admission@fms.edu.hk

I. Office Hours

• Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  (Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays)

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